English Literature MPhil, PhD at Newcastle University

Programme overview

The research-led English Literature MPhil and PhD enable you to study a specialist area of literature. Join our thriving School with an energetic, creative and well-resourced research culture. Throughout your English Literature MPhil/PhD, you'll benefit from expert supervision.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of English Literature Language and Linguistics | Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 72 months | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027; January 2028 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree or above, or international equivalent, in English Literature or a related field. We also usually expect a master’s degree, or international equivalent, at merit or above in English Literature or in a related field. We especially encourage applications from students who feel they may face specific barriers in accessing higher education or who belong to groups who are under-represented in UK Higher Education. These include, but are not limited to, first-generation students, applicants from minoritised ethnic groups, applicants returning to full-time education after a break, applicants with caring responsibilities, or applicants with disabilities. The School is committed to supporting you. If you would like to discuss how we can do so, please email [email protected] English language: IELTS 7 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills).

International applicants: GBP 25,250 a year (2027/28). MPhil full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027; January 2028

Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 72 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/8190f-48/#how-to-apply

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